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Your CI/CD bill is not exploding because of “expensive runners,” it is bleeding out through flaky tests, over-parallelized jobs, and slow feedback loops that quietly tax every deploy This piece shows you how to redesign pipelines so you cut compute waste, shrink queues, and speed up developer flow without adding yet another approval gate or YAML religion Full breakdown in the comments. #DevOps #CICD #PlatformEngineering

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PHP may not be the flashiest language, but it’s still powering essential infrastructure across high-growth sectors. Here are the top 3 industries I’ve noticed actively hiring PHP devs right now: 💳 Fintech – Recently boosted by significant private funding! They often offer the highest paying roles ($120K–$180K) for devs building secure, compliant financial systems. Plus, many legacy PHP systems need ongoing maintenance and upgrades. 🏥 Healthtech – Demand for PHP in patient portals, telehealth platforms, and EHR systems is rising fast. Post-COVID, more patients want remote consultations, driving the need for skilled software developers. 🛍️ E-commerce – Magento, WooCommerce, and custom platforms continue to drive steady demand, with many companies still opting for WordPress, Magento, and Shopify. Are there any industries I’ve missed? #PHP #WebDevelopment #TechHiring #Fintech #Healthtech #Ecommerce #Laravel #DeveloperJobs #2025Trends

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Great software doesn’t happen by chance. QA engineers ensure stability, performance, and trust, before a product ever reaches production. Because quality is everyone’s responsibility. This is how we visualize this formula, in a nutshell:

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Over the past few years, I’ve seen a steady rise in demand for backend developers with Node.js experience. The reasons are clear: It scales effectively for high-traffic applications Teams benefit from using JavaScript across frontend and backend The ecosystem is vast, enabling faster development It’s a natural fit for real-time apps like chat, streaming, and collaboration tools For developers, this creates opportunities to work on innovative projects. For businesses, it provides the flexibility and scalability needed to stay competitive. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts: is Node.js becoming the standard for backend development, or just one strong option among many?

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Tech salaries are shifting fast in 2025. We’ve seen a clear trend across the UK: - Mid-level engineers are flatlining - Seniors and specialists (AI, data, platform) are surging - London pay is no longer outpacing the rest of the UK by default Hiring managers: If your salary bands are based on 2022 numbers, you're probably missing out on great people - or losing them at offer stage. Get the full breakdown in our 2025 UK Tech Salary Report (link in comments) 👇

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Who needs self-service? In this article, Conduktor’s VP of Engineering, Matt Searle, talks about his own experiences attempting to balance developer autonomy alongside platform stability. His key insight? Govern Kafka, or risk havoc. Read his latest blog—and learn more about how Conduktor can help you implement self-service with guardrails. https://lnkd.in/ejWTRctu

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What if you could triage issues, fetch context, and review pull requests—managing your entire development workflow—without ever leaving your IDE? Watch how combining GitHub Copilot with the MCP Server brings GitHub context and capabilities right into your editor. 🤖⚙️

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What happens when you combine React Server Components with clever caching? You get a smarter, faster, more secure user experience. Our latest blog article explores how to approach these tools not as quick wins, but as foundational decisions that shape scalability, privacy and developer experience. If you’re rethinking your frontend strategy, it’s worth a look. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/da_-R59h #React #ReactServerComponents #softwareengineering

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Wondering how to get your job application noticed in the crowded UK dev market? I've been chatting with a lot of software developers recently, some early in their careers, others with years of experience, and one thing keeps coming up: "How do I actually stand out?" The truth is, the UK dev job market is tough right now. But I’ve seen what works (and what doesn’t), and I wanted to share a few tips that have helped candidates land interviews, and offers. Here’s what I’d recommend if you’re applying right now: 1. Customise, customise, customise - I can’t stress this enough: tailor your CV and cover letter for every role. Show how your experience matches their needs. Make it super easy for someone to see why you're a great fit at a glance. 2. Build (and show) cool stuff - Your GitHub or personal site can speak louder than your CV. Share real projects, ideally something beyond a to-do list app. If you've used a company’s API or built something relevant to them? Shout about it! 3. Let your passion show - Make it clear what kind of work excites you, whether that’s fintech, AI, or clean architecture. Add a bit of personality to your LinkedIn or portfolio. It helps you connect with the right teams. 5. Network is your net-worth - Go to meet-ups, tech events, comment on posts, send friendly DMs. A lot of roles never get posted online. The more people who know what you’re looking for, the more chances you’ll get. 6. Stay sharp with in-demand skills - Keep an eye on what’s hot in the UK, Java, JavaScript, C#, and cloud stuff are still in demand. Even just having a recent course or project to show you’re staying current can help. 7. Don’t get discouraged - You’ll hear nothing back from some roles. That’s normal. If a job feels right but you haven’t heard back in a couple of weeks, follow up! It shows you're proactive, not pushy. 8. Make your online presence count - Your LinkedIn and GitHub should clearly show what you're about, your skills, interests, and what you’re aiming for. This is often the first thing someone sees before they even open your CV. - Final thought: If you’re applying right now, especially as a junior, just know it’s normal to feel stuck sometimes. The first job is often the hardest to get, but once you're in, everything gets easier. Keep going, keep building, keep learning. And if we’re connected, don’t hesitate to reach out. Always happy to offer a bit of advice or point you in the right direction. #SoftwareEngineering #TechCareers #UKJobs #DevCommunity #JobSearchTips #CareerAdvice #RecruiterLife #SoftwareDeveloper #HiringTechTalent

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What I'm seeing more of in the Tech market.. Im seeing more and more engineering teams hiring software engineers with fullstack capability and hands-on experience with provisioning tools like Terraform 👀🛠️ It's no longer just about front-end polish or backend architecture, it's about engineers who can build features and stand up the infrastructure to support them 📈 Fullstack isn’t just JavaScript and Python or Java anymore - it’s CI/CD, cloud, infra-as-code with knowledge of AI/LLM's and a bit of security thrown in too😂 So it begs the question… 🤔 Is the specialised frontend or backend-only engineer becoming less common - or just less in demand? In a world where teams are leaner, and time-to-value matters more than ever, multi-skilled engineers are fast becoming the backbone of modern teams 🥸 But what are they called?.. I guess 'DevOps first, Full-stack AI security engineer' should be accurate! 😅 Curious to hear from engineering leaders.. Have you changed how you hire or build your teams recently? #techrecruitment #freelancejobs #amsterdamjob

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Join Specialist Software Engineer Krystian Smaga as he explores how Model-Based Testing is transforming software validation. Discover how automating test case generation from abstract models simplifies complexity and reduces manual effort. Learn practical MBT applications using Squish and see how it enhances reliability in today’s fast-paced software development world. Watch the full presentation here: https://lnkd.in/dQfHz6WA

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Most teams treat delivery like a race to the next big release. But the real risk isn’t bugs or code rot, it’s iteration debt. Every time we delay small improvements, the gap between what users need and what we deliver widens. Here, we treat iteration debt as seriously as technical debt. Because delivery isn’t about shipping faster, it’s about learning faster. That’s how you stay relevant. #ProductDevelopment #IterationDebt #DeliveryCulture #JoshSoftware #LearningVelocity

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How to combine GitOps, ArgoCD, Strimzi, and Keycloak for a secure Kafka deployment? Our two-part guide takes you from the first steps with ArgoCD and the GitOps approach, through deploying a Kafka cluster with the Strimzi Operator, all the way to integrating Keycloak and OAuth2 authentication.   In Part 1, we show how to automate and simplify deployment, while in Part 2, we cover adding a security layer to protect your Kafka environment.   Read the full series and discover what a complete, secure, and automated Kafka setup looks like in the articles on our website: https://lnkd.in/dF489Wcp

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Ever wonder why your internal developer platform isn't getting the love it deserves? An IDP is meant to give engineers a paved road to production, but so many fall short because they're built as a bundle of tools, not a product. In this talk, Nuwan Dias explores key principles for building a truly empowering IDP. He covers the must-haves—from self-service to unified observability—and then dives into the critical aspects teams often overlook. By the end, you'll have a clear checklist to evaluate vendors or design your own platform for maximum impact. https://lnkd.in/gJ__HXe2

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Speed is everything in 2026. But you can’t have speed without stability. API testing is the bridge between fast-moving microservices and reliable production environments. If your testing tools don’t scale with your architecture, your teams can’t innovate. Discover the tools helping modern engineering teams:  -Seamless CI/CD integration -Support for complex, cloud-native stacks  -Faster shipping with less risk Don't let a broken API be your next bottleneck. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/gdvkM6DY #TechTrends2026 #APIs #DigitalTransformation #AgileDevelopment #Kellton

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Kotlin developers know the struggle: sometimes you just need a PDF viewer SDK or a spreadsheet editor, not an entire enterprise bundle of tools you’ll never touch. Syncfusion heard this feedback loud and clear. With the release of Essential Studio 2025 Volume 3, they’ve restructured the suite into modular editions—UI controls, document SDKs, PDF, DOCX, spreadsheet editors, or the full Enterprise package if you want it all. Why this matters for Kotlin devs: ⚡ Pick and pay for only what your project needs ⚡ Integrate document editing or PDF features without heavy dependencies ⚡ Experiment with new AI-powered Blazor features like Smart Paste and Smart TextArea For mobile and multiplatform Kotlin projects, this flexibility is a win. No more bloated installs, no more licensing overkill—just the SDKs that get the job done. 👉 Which SDK would you find most useful in your Kotlin projects? #KotlinDevelopers #MobileDev #SDKtools

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Optimize your Android testing with a scalable strategy to help manage your different types of tests and when to run them. From understanding the testing pyramid to leveraging tools like Robolectric and Gradle Managed Devices, learn how to make informed decisions that enhance test reliability and efficiency. 🎥 Find out why manual testing is not enough, and how automation can save time and improve code quality → https://goo.gle/4jVXfwF

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